The Story
2001 remains one of the greatest Sauternes vintages in memory—and for good reason. This vintage balanced the concentration Sauternes demands with the freshness that separates exceptional bottles from cloying ones. Coutet, a First Growth since 1855 and the largest vineyard in Barsac at 38.5 hectares, produced a wine that's rich yet structured, with moderate sweetness and the kind of acidity that keeps you coming back. Seventy-five percent Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, fermented and aged in French oak. Now over two decades in bottle, this is Barsac's signature elegance at its peak.
Description
2001 remains one of the greatest Sauternes vintages in memory—and for good reason. This vintage balanced the concentration Sauternes demands with the freshness that separates exceptional bottles from cloying ones. Coutet, a First Growth since 1855 and the largest vineyard in Barsac at 38.5 hectares, produced a wine that's rich yet structured, with moderate sweetness and the kind of acidity that keeps you coming back. Seventy-five percent Sémillon with Sauvignon Blanc and Muscadelle, fermented and aged in French oak. Now over two decades in bottle, this is Barsac's signature elegance at its peak.
